The first thing I do when I turn on my computer is to log in to Windows Live Messenger with my Windows Live ID. I have my Windows Live Alerts sent to Messenger so I can keep up with what is going on. I love the sounds that alert me to new activity.

The next thing I do is check my Hotmail. I see who has sent me an invitation to their network, who has sent me a Private Message and who has applied for membership in my groups.

I open Internet Explorer to my Home page and reply to my invitations, adding people to my contacts, and answer my PMs. Then I spend some time in my groups. Windows Live Groups might be my favorite part of the Windows Live Community. I used to spend more time in Spaces, but I find myself spending more and more time in groups.

The groups that I am most actively involved in are All Things Live and Stump the Creationist. All Things Live group is the latest version of a group called Hack MSN Spaces started by Dev in the old MSN Groups. It is a group where Windows Live enthusiasts gather to share information and opinions about Windows Live products and activity. I have been a co-owner or assistant manager of this group for three years.

My other group that I am actively involved in is Stump the Creationist, a group with a silly name, but a serious intent. I started this group after a lively debate in my blog comments. This group was set up to be a place for open discussions between people of all faiths and beliefs. There are discussions on a variety of topics.

Another group that was just started by my friend, Greg, is Lost Fans Group. This is a group for fans of the Lost TV series. I just added it to my Shared Favorites to hopefully get new members when my network sees the gold star on my profile.

Depending on the activity in my groups overnight, I will will spend some time between my groups talking to my friends in them. You are invited to apply to join these groups!

And then, maybe I’ll write a blog entry for my space with Windows Live Writer. I love Windows Live Writer. I not only use it to write my blogs, but I use it to add and revise pages to my website. It is my favorite Windows Live tool.

Yes, I spend a lot of time in Windows Live. At this time in my life I spend a lot of time at home. Windows Live is a great place to spend a few hours.

My Favorite Bible Verses

Genesis 1:1In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Psalm 19:1The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.

Matthew 22:36-40“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: ” ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’This is the first and greatest commandment.

And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”

John 3:16For God so loved the world that he gave his only son so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have everlasting life.

1 Peter 3:15Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.

Hebrews 11:1Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.

Philippians 4:8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable– if anything is excellent or praiseworthy– think about such things.